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Where Two Lone Star Legends Meet
The Crossroads is Lone Star's newest menu item — half Redneck Ribs®, half BB King Ribs, served with buffalo chips in three sizes from $27. Available at 24 Lone Star locations across New Zealand, with takeaway also on offer.
Some decisions are hard. The Crossroads makes them easy.
Lone Star has long been the answer to the question "where to eat ribs in New Zealand." But for years, loyal fans have faced a quietly agonising choice: Redneck Ribs® or BB King Ribs? The classic full-length spare rib or the meaty St Louis rib finger? Now, Lone Star has done the sensible thing and said, "Why not both?"
The Crossroads is here — and it's exactly what it sounds like. Half Redneck Ribs®, half BB King Ribs. One plate. No compromises.
What Is The Crossroads at Lone Star?
The Crossroads brings together Lone Star's two most iconic ribs in a single serve. Half the plate is loaded with Redneck Ribs® — the famous full-length spare ribs that put Lone Star on the map as one of New Zealand's most recognised BBQ restaurants. The other half is stacked with BB King Ribs — St Louis rib fingers that are tender, meaty, and packed full of flavour.
For anyone who's ever stood at the menu and gone back and forth, The Crossroads is a long time coming. It's now one of the best rib options at any casual dining restaurant in NZ, full stop.
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THE CROSS ROADS * AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL LONE STAR * Redneck Ribs® & BB KING RIBS *THE CROSS ROADS * AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL LONE STAR * Redneck Ribs® & BB KING RIBS *
Redneck Ribs® vs. BB King Ribs: What's the Difference?
Redneck Ribs® are the ribs that made Lone Star famous. Full-length spare ribs, generous, bold, and built for people who like their food to mean something. If you've ever searched "best ribs near me" and ended up at Lone Star, chances are these are the ribs you had.
BB King Ribs are St Louis rib fingers — a different cut, a different experience. Shorter, meatier, and incredibly tender. They're the kind of rib that quietly wins people over. Less drama, all flavour.
Together on one plate, they cover every reason someone might crave the best pork ribs New Zealand has to offer.
Serving Sizes and Pricing
The Crossroads comes in three sizes, so whether you're after a solid starter or a full-on feast for two, there's an option that fits.
Trail Serve – $27: A perfect introduction to The Crossroads. Great for those wanting to try both ribs without going all in.
Maverick Serve – $46: The main event. A proper, satisfying serving of both ribs that holds its own as a full meal.
Outlaw Serve – $75: Built for two. This is the sharing service — generous, impressive, and ideal for anyone who doesn't want to leave anything on the table.
For families and groups at a casual family restaurant, the Outlaw Serve is the obvious call. Order it, put it in the middle of the table, and let everyone go for it.
How Lone Star Makes Its Ribs
This is where things get serious. Lone Star ribs aren't just thrown on a grill and hoped for the best. There's a method here — and it matters.
The ribs are blanched in honey and spices. That process gets deep into the meat, laying down a foundation of flavour before anything else happens. Then they're fire-blasted. The heat locks everything in and creates that texture that makes good ribs genuinely hard to stop eating.
Then comes the sauce. Lone Star's famous hoisin, orange, and sesame seed sauce. It's a signature for a reason — sweet, savoury, and just different enough to be memorable. Ask anyone who's been to a Lone Star BBQ restaurant more than once, and they'll probably mention the sauce unprompted.
Every serve of The Crossroads comes with buffalo chips — Lone Star's take on thick-cut chips that belong alongside ribs and nothing else.
Where to Get The Crossroads
The Crossroads is available now at all 24 Lone Star locations across New Zealand. Whether you're looking for a BBQ restaurant near you in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, or anywhere in between, there's a Lone Star close by.
Can't make it in? Takeaway is available too, so the ribs can come to you.
Lone Star has always been about ribs and good old-fashioned hospitality. The Crossroads is just another reason to show up — or call ahead and have it waiting.
The Bottom Line
It's the answer to a genuine question that Lone Star fans have been asking for years. Two great ribs, one great plate, three sizes to suit whatever kind of night you're having.
Find your nearest Lone Star location at lonestar.co.nz and try The Crossroads for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crossroads at Lone Star?
Where two legends meet. Half Redneck Ribs®, half BB King Ribs.
What comes with The Crossroads?
Served with buffalo chips.
What's the difference between Redneck Ribs® and BB King Ribs?
Redneck Ribs® are the ribs that made Lone Star famous — full-length spare ribs. BB King Ribs are St Louis rib fingers — tender, meaty, and packed full of flavour.
Are Lone Star ribs slow-cooked?
Lone Star pork ribs are blanched in honey and spices, fire-blasted, then smothered in Lone Star's famous hoisin, orange, and sesame seed sauce, and served with buffalo chips.
What sauce is used on Lone Star ribs?
Lone Star's famous hoisin, orange, and sesame seed sauce.
Is The Crossroads good for sharing?
Yes — for the best sharing size, choose the Outlaw Serve.
Does The Crossroads come with buffalo chips?
Yes.
What is Lone Star famous for?
Ribs and good ol' fashioned hospitality.
Are Lone Star ribs gluten-free?
No.
Can I order The Crossroads for takeaway?
Yes.
Where can I get The Crossroads?
Your local Lone Star — 24 locations across New Zealand.